Watch: This Charging Elephant Is Probably Just Having Fun

July 28, 2017 - While it may appear that this elephant is aggressively charging a group of dogs, it's probably just having fun. The low and quick trumpeting sounds it makes are characteristic of playful behavior. The young male elephant is in musth—a mating period during which males can become more aggressive. The driver of the police car slowly backs away: the correct choice when dealing with charging elephants.

Watch: This Charging Elephant Is Probably Just Having Fun

July 28, 2017 - While it may appear that this elephant is aggressively charging a group of dogs, it's probably just having fun. The low and quick trumpeting sounds it makes are characteristic of playful behavior. The young male elephant is in musth—a mating period during which males can become more aggressive. The driver of the police car slowly backs away: the correct choice when dealing with charging elephants.